
Motley School Apartments
739 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642
Details
Lease Term Options
- 5 - 24 Month Leases
Property Information
- Built in 1884
- 34 units / 4 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Surface Lot
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Air Conditioner
- Bike Racks
- Ceiling Fan
- Electronic Thermostat
- Extra Storage
- Historic Building
- Large Closets
- Off Street Parking
- Online Payment System
- Online Service Requests
- Patio/Balcony
- View
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Storage Units
- Washer/Dryer
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Elevator
- Gas Range
- Online Services
- Package Service
- Public Transportation
- Sundeck
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Moving to West Town, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Motley School Apartments proximity to East Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park Commons, and Trio Retail Center. East Ukrainian Village is 1 mile away, and Wicker Park Commons is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, West Town is exceptional public transit. Within 2.8 miles of Motley School Apartments, you’ll find Chicago Avenue Station (Blue Line), Division Station, and Grand Avenue Station (Blue Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Motley School Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Oz Park, and Openlands.
Airports
Living in West Town provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 19 minutes from Motley School Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.3 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Otis Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Wells Community Academy High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
Grades 9-12
Private
Esperanza School
Grades K-12
Private
Bennett Day School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Kendall College
Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Moody Bible Institute
Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)
The Ill. Inst. of Art, Chicago
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Malcolm X College
Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)
About Motley School Apartments
The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will... include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras.
Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras.
Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
Motley School Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL
Contact
Chicago, IL 60642
- Sunday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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